Movie: The Hollywood Detective

Top 6 Billed Cast

Telly Savalas
Telly Savalas

Harry Bell

Helene Udy
Helene Udy

Lois Wednesday

George Coe
George Coe

Sid Curley

Joe Dallesandro
Joe Dallesandro

Eddie Northcott

Tom Reese
Tom Reese

Lt. Victor Grabouski

William Bassett
William Bassett

Jerry Brazil (as William H. Bassett)

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  • Overview

    An actor at the end of the line who used to play a PI on TV turns to real detective work when a fan of his begs him to help her.

  • Release Date

    1989-10-25

  • Average

    6

  • Rating:

    3.0 starts
  • Tagline

    Until now, he's only been shot with a camera.

  • Genres

  • Languages:

    English
  • Keywords

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